Malcolm O'Dell

Obituary of Malcolm O'Dell

Kingsport – James “Malcolm” O’Dell, 82 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Malcolm was born on January 25, 1939 in Bristol to the late Hugh and Alice O’Dell. He was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, where over the years he served as a Sunday school teacher, church clerk and usher. He had passion for woodworking and the outdoors. Malcolm touched many lives during his life time and was a friend to everyone he met. He was a loving husband, father and papaw.

 

Malcolm is survived by his wife of 62 years, Myrna O’Dell; son, James “Mack” O’Dell; granddaughters, Lindsea Graham (Tyler) and Veronica Thomas (Preston); sister, Jane Camper (Gene); brother, John O’Dell (Sue); several nieces and nephews.

 

A graveside service will be conducted at 3 pm Friday, June 4, 2021 at Oak Hill Memorial Park with Chaplain Gabe Manis officiating. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 2:45 pm.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Bays Mtn Park.

 

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the O’Dell family.

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Friday
4
June

Graveside Service

3:00 pm
Friday, June 4, 2021
Oak Hill Memorial Park
Truxton Drive
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
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